Kitchen renovation is consistently one of the highest-ROI home investments — improving daily quality of life, increasing apartment resale value, and transforming the most functionally demanding room in the home. But budgeting accurately for a kitchen renovation in Bangladesh requires understanding a wide range of variables: the type of renovation (cosmetic refresh vs full gut renovation), material specifications, appliance choices, and the specific realities of the Bangladesh supply chain. This complete kitchen renovation cost guide for Bangladesh in 2025 provides honest, detailed budgets across every major specification level.
Types of Kitchen Renovation and Their Costs
Level 1: Cosmetic Refresh (৳2L–৳8L)
New paint, new cabinet door fronts (replacing existing doors without touching the carcasses), new hardware (handles, hinges), new lighting, and a new countertop if the existing one is damaged. No structural changes, no plumbing or electrical modifications. Appropriate when the existing kitchen layout works and the carcasses are in good structural condition. Timeline: 1–3 weeks.
Level 2: Cabinet and Countertop Replacement (৳8L–৳25L)
Complete replacement of all cabinet units (carcasses and doors) and countertops while retaining the existing layout, plumbing positions, and electrical supply. The kitchen is gutted to the walls and rebuilt with new cabinetry — new material, new design, new internal organisation. Includes new sink and tap. Existing appliances retained or replaced independently. Timeline: 3–6 weeks.
Level 3: Full Kitchen Renovation (৳20L–৳70L+)
Complete redesign including new layout (potentially moving plumbing and electrical points), new cabinetry throughout, new countertops, new appliances, new flooring, new ceiling treatment, new lighting design, and new ventilation system. The kitchen is fully designed from scratch within the existing space. Timeline: 6–14 weeks.
Level 4: Open-Plan Kitchen Conversion (৳30L–৳90L+)
Structural modification to open a closed kitchen to the living or dining area — including wall removal (subject to structural assessment), new kitchen design for the open-plan context, and redesign of the adjacent living/dining space to integrate with the new kitchen. Requires structural engineering input. Timeline: 8–16 weeks.
Cost Breakdown by Component
| Component | Budget | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinets (per linear foot) | ৳3,000–৳6,000 | ৳6,000–৳12,000 | ৳12,000–৳25,000+ |
| Countertop (per sq ft) | ৳150–৳300 | ৳300–৳600 | ৳600–৳1,500+ |
| Ventilation hood | ৳8,000–৳18,000 | ৳18,000–৳40,000 | ৳40,000–৳90,000+ |
| Sink + tap | ৳5,000–৳12,000 | ৳12,000–৳28,000 | ৳28,000–৳65,000 |
| Hob (gas/induction) | ৳8,000–৳18,000 | ৳18,000–৳45,000 | ৳45,000–৳100,000+ |
| Built-in oven | ৳15,000–৳30,000 | ৳30,000–৳65,000 | ৳65,000–৳150,000+ |
| Refrigerator | ৳20,000–৳45,000 | ৳45,000–৳90,000 | ৳90,000–৳200,000+ |
| Flooring (per sq ft) | ৳65–৳120 | ৳120–৳250 | ৳250–৳500+ |
| Labour (full renovation) | ৳25–৳45 per sq ft | ৳45–৳80 per sq ft | ৳80–৳140 per sq ft |
Total Cost by Kitchen Size — Full Renovation
| Kitchen Size | Budget Full Reno | Mid-Range Full Reno | Premium Full Reno |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 80 sq ft) | ৳8L–৳15L | ৳15L–৳28L | ৳28L–৳55L |
| Medium (80–150 sq ft) | ৳15L–৳28L | ৳28L–৳55L | ৳55L–৳100L |
| Large (150–250 sq ft) | ৳28L–৳50L | ৳50L–৳90L | ৳90L–৳160L |
| Island kitchen | ৳35L–৳65L | ৳65L–৳120L | ৳120L–৳220L+ |
What Drives Costs Up
- Moving plumbing points: Relocating the sink or dishwasher drain adds ৳15,000–৳40,000 and requires a licensed plumber and building management approval
- Imported appliances: Premium European or Japanese appliances can cost 3–5x equivalent local or Chinese alternatives — sometimes worth it for reliability and warranty support, sometimes not
- Custom cabinet profiles: Handleless cabinets with routed-edge grip profiles require more precise manufacturing than standard door-and-handle systems and add 20–35% to cabinet costs
- Stone countertops: Imported marble or premium quartz can cost ৳800–৳2,000+ per sq ft compared to ৳200–৳400 for mid-range engineered quartz
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full kitchen renovation take in Dhaka?
A full kitchen renovation — new cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, and ceiling — typically runs 6–10 weeks from design sign-off to completion in a standard Dhaka apartment. This includes 2–3 weeks for cabinet manufacturing (cabinets are custom-made to measure, not off-the-shelf), 1–2 weeks for demolition and preparation works, and 3–4 weeks for installation, tiling, electrical, plumbing, and finishing. Projects involving layout changes or international appliance procurement require 10–16 weeks.
Can we use the kitchen during the renovation?
Realistically, no — for a full renovation. Demolition, plumbing, electrical work, and cabinet installation make the kitchen non-functional for most of the project. Plan for 4–8 weeks of alternative cooking arrangements. For level 1 or 2 renovations (cabinet refresh, no plumbing changes), partial use may be possible between work phases.
Does a kitchen renovation increase apartment resale value?
Yes — the kitchen and bathrooms are the two rooms most directly referenced in apartment valuations in Bangladesh. A well-renovated kitchen in a Gulshan or Banani apartment can add 10–20% to the perceived value of the property, with the renovation cost typically recovered in full at resale for mid-range to premium specifications.
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